Subtract 3/54 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 3/54
49/30 - 3/54 is 71/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
49/30 = 49 × 9/30 × 9 = 441/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/270 - 15/270 = 441 - 15/270 = 426/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/45
- In mixed form: 126/45
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